Waukesha County Community Foundation Approves New Board Members

Five New Members join the Waukesha County Community Foundation Board of Directors


The Waukesha County Community Foundation (WCCF) is pleased to welcome Barbara Jones, Renee Ramirez, John Richter, Chuck Stadler, and Jennifer Vipond, MD to the Board of Directors.

Barbara Jones joins the WCCF Board with more than 28 years of expertise in the banking industry. She currently serves as the Vice President and Retail Development Leader at Peoples State Bank where she oversees retail operations, product development, and community engagement initiatives throughout Southeastern Wisconsin.

Renee Ramirez, CEO Emeritus of Community Smiles Dental, has more than 30 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. As the previous chair of the WCCF Advisory Council and member of the WCCF Governance Committee, her mission-driven leadership and deep connections in the Waukesha community will be especially treasured assets on the board.

John Richter brings his passion for community engagement and history of civic involvement to the Foundation. As a Senior Director at Catalyst Construction, John spearheads business development in the areas of healthcare, senior living, and affordable housing.

Chuck Stadler, CFO at Wild Marketing Group, adds his financial expertise to the WCCF board. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Chuck has extensive board service and leadership at multiple nonprofit organizations.

Jennifer Vipond, MD is a pediatrician at ProHealth Care where she has spent 30+ years providing exceptional care to her patients. Jennifer is also a dedicated volunteer on the WCCF Grants Review Committee.

“We are excited to welcome these talented community members to our board,” said Melissa Baxter, President & CEO of the Waukesha County Community Foundation.

“Over the past 26 years, the WCCF Board has provided exceptional leadership for the Foundation, helping us grow, thrive, and provide a wide range of support for Waukesha County nonprofits. We are so grateful for the gifts of time and talent our board members share with WCCF and our community.”

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